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Each week, host Anisa Khalifa tells one story from our home in North Carolina, at the crossroads of the South. From news to arts and culture, WUNC News’ “The Broadside” dives into issues that might not make the front page, but deserve a closer look. Along the way, we explore the nuances of our home — and how what happens here ripples across the country. Find new episodes of “The Broadside” every T... more

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Fascinating new research is shedding light on how clothing culture during the American Civil war helped radically transform the nation during its darkest hour. Through the clothes they made, wore, mended, lost, and stole, Americans expressed their al... more

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In March of 1944, two basketball teams in North Carolina played perhaps the most important game that nobody has ever heard of. It was the first interracial college basketball game in the Jim Crow South. And it remained a secret for half a century.

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The Trump administration is considering major changes to the way that disaster response works in America, including ceding more responsibility to states. But is that really a good idea? North Carolina's spotty record of responding to hurricanes might... more

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In 1937, a man claimed to have discovered a rock in eastern North Carolina with a 400-year-old message carved into it from survivors of the Lost Colony of Roanoke. The announcement created an international media circus. And it led to one of the bigge... more

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Recent Guests

Scott Ellsworth
Historian and author
Episode: The Secret Game
Rebecca Hersher
NPR climate correspondent
NPR
Episode: The uncertain future of disaster relief
Ren Larson
Reporter for The Assembly and ProPublica
The Assembly / ProPublica
Episode: The uncertain future of disaster relief
David La Vere
Professor of History at University of North Carolina Wilmington
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Episode: The Dare Stones and America’s oldest mystery
Keith Whittington
Professor at Yale Law School and director of the University Center on Academic Freedom and Free Speech
Yale Law School
Episode: The academic freedom fight has entered the classroom
Zeb Powell
Recognized professional snowboarder known for his creative riding style
Jordan Brand
Episode: Southern snowboarders are changing the sport
Brett Taubman
Professor at Appalachian State University and author of Southern Culture on the Fizz
Appalachian State University
Episode: Southern Culture on the Fizz
Dr. Brittany Hunt
An assistant professor dedicated to educating teachers about Indigenous history and culture.
Virginia Tech School of Education
Episode: Due South: Teaching the teachers about Native American history
Shirlette Ammons
A musician, poet, and documentary producer with a strong connection to agriculture in North Carolina.
Episode: Where have all the Black farmers gone?

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Anisa Khalifa
Host of The Broadside

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 97 ratings
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    5
    Ibraheem khalifa
    United States4 months ago
  • Greetings from NYC!

    Never been to North Carolina and now I’m inspired to go! We listen every week.

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    ReadyFreddie88
    United States6 months ago
  • Great!!!

    This podcast is so good!!!!!!!!!!

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    5
    Ibraheem Khalifa
    United States7 months ago
  • Broadside is great but has a lot of agains

    I like the episodes but when i see the agains i don't like re hear them

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    4
    Buga buga choo choo
    United States9 months ago
  • Thank you!

    Love the show. Please keep producing!

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    5
    Kay in VA
    United States9 months ago

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Shows are seen as smart, informative, and deeply rooted in North Carolina culture and history.
Listeners appreciate the rigorous, regionally focused storytelling that connects stories to a larger national context.
Some listeners note occasional critiques about repetition or revisiting familiar topics, but overall positivity remains high.
Audiences praise high production quality and thoughtful guests who illuminate overlooked regional perspectives.

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The uncertain future of disaster relief
Q: Are states prepared to handle short-term relief if the federal role shrinks?
It's a mixed picture: some states with disaster experience may be better prepared, but there are significant questions about funding, expertise, and the risk of uneven recovery across places.
The uncertain future of disaster relief
Q: Do you think we've learned anything from past mistakes?
There is a will to learn and a focus on transparency as essential, with some improvements already evident in Renew NC and other programs.
The uncertain future of disaster relief
Q: Big picture, what are you hearing from experts about what these changes would mean for disaster recovery?
Experts suggest the changes could slow the federal response and reduce equity in who gets aid, while also challenging states to step up without compromising expertise and timely assistance.
Was the first rapper from North Carolina?
Q: Was Pigmeat Markham the first rapper?
No, Pigmeat Markham was part of a larger tradition of black orality and culture that influenced hip-hop's development.
100th Episode Special: There are no small stories
Q: How and when did North Carolina become a state?
Anisa discusses the historical context of North Carolina's statehood, tracing back to King Charles I's land patent and the colonization process, leading to its status as the 12th state in the Union in 1789.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Broadside

What is The Broadside about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This program highlights nuanced regional stories from North Carolina, covering history, culture, education, and current events through a humanities-informed lens. Episodes frequently blend archival research, expert commentary, and on-the-ground reporting to unpack regional identity, civil rights, Indigenous history, and Southern culinary and cultural traditions. A standout pattern is disciplined storytelling that connects local narratives to broader national conversations, with notable guests ranging from historians and law professors to educators and athletes. The show often features in-depth interviews that illuminate overlooked perspectives and invite listeners to reconsider regional history and contemporary issues with rigor and empathy... more

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2. Rebecca Hersher
3. Ren Larson
4. David La Vere
5. Keith Whittington
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7. Brett Taubman
8. Dr. Brittany Hunt

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